Lockport high schools placed on lockdown over threatening phone call

Two high schools in Lockport were placed on lockdown Friday morning as police investigated a threat that was deemed unfounded.

Officers responded to a call at Lockport Township High School District 205 regarding a threat.

“We are still investigating it at this time but know that there is no indication that it is a credible threat,” Lockport police officials said.

District 205 officials told parents Friday that a “threatening call” led to the lockdown of Central and East campus buildings.

“We have teams of police who have moved through both buildings [and] believe that our buildings are safe,” district officials said.

Police remained at both schools Friday.

Lockport Township District 205 Superintendent Dr. Robert McBride posted a video to explain the situation to parents and the protocols followed.